2 tablespoon goat cheese (chèvre) ½ cup crème fraîche 1 tablespoon sugar freshly grated nutmeg

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As long as they live next to sunny windows, calla lilies make great houseplants. Use a commercial potting mix when planting them in containers for growing inside, then keep the soil uniformly moist until the plants bloom. Allow plants to dry out slightly after flowering and then resume watering and fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer to spur another round of blossoms. Choose the perfect container for calla to live in in your house....

⅓ cup butter, softened ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract 2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk

1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup finely shredded carrots ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup buttermilk Coconut Cake Layer ⅓ cup butter 1 egg 1 egg white 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ⅔ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut...

¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh mango* ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple* 2 fresh strawberries, diced 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon lime juice Balsamic Glaze: ¼ cup packed brown sugar** ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup water Chia-Crusted Tuna: 2 5-6 ounce fresh or frozen tuna fillets ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds 1 teaspoon canola oil **Test Kitchen Tip: We do not recommend using a sugar substitute for this recipe....

Follow this woodland garden plan for a lush shade garden. Cimicifuga Care Must-Knows Cimicifuga grows best in moist soil that is rich in organic matter and part shade to full shade. In Zones 7 and above, full shade is essential; too much sun will burn the plant’s leaves and create bedraggled-looking specimens. If your garden soil is dry or crumbly, incorporate a large amount of well-decomposed compost into the dirt before planting....

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Claret Cup Cactus Care Plant cactus in full sun and sand or soil that is extremely well-drained—or risk root rot. Make sure the planting bed is well away from play areas in which spines could cause injury. In cool regions choose a planting spot next to a south or west facing wall, which will provide extra protection in winter. Claret cup cactus thrives in lean soil, so do not add compost to the planting hole....

The verdict is in: You can cook and dye Easter eggs in an Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker), and it only takes 6 minutes. Forget the messy store-bought dye tablets and flimsy wire egg holders; this method is quick, easy, and mess-free. How to Dye Eggs in an Instant Pot Follow these easy instructions to dye Easter eggs in an Instant Pot. It should take about 6 minutes to dye and cook one dozen eggs....